Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire . Saturday 25th March 2023 . Doors Open 12:30
14:30
Conference Welcome Tea and Coffee served as we gather together.
15.00
Presidents Welcome and President’s Report
John Twomey
15.10
Observations on Irish Sailing and themes for the future
Tim Bourke
15.20
Dr Crawford has a PhD in fundamental movement skills and autism and will discuss her work with the Royal College of Surgeons that looks at understanding the link between sport and our health and wellbeing. Dr. Susan Crawford has supported Irish Sailing in their aim to becoming more inclusive with particular focus on people with autism.
15.30
Racing – why it’s important to build a race management pipeline and how to go to about it
Sarah-Louise Rossiter
15.40
Training – What Irish Sailing offers, how to get involved and how to get started on structuring your offerings
Dave Garvey
15.50
Diversity and Inclusion - getting as many people on the water as possible
Ciaran Murphy
16.00
Women Take the Helm – bringing more women into sailing
Gail MacAllister
16.05
Cruising – how to support your cruising sailors
16.10
Sustainability – making your events more sustainable
16.15
Performance – Guiding young sailors up through the pathway classes, and an update on the Irish Sailing Performance Team
James O’Callaghan & Rory Fitzpatrick
- A chance to meet the team in person and discuss your plans for 2023